Think College Fast Fact #28 describes the ABLE Act passed in 2014, and explains that through the passage of this Act, people with disabilities have the opportunity to open tax-advantaged savings accounts. This national public policy recognized the significant costs and extra expenses associated with living with a disability and opened the door to saving without impacting eligibility for means-tested benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid.
This easy-to-read resource shares tips to make the program accreditation process go smoothly, from representatives from accredited programs at Western Carolina University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and Virginia Commonwealth University, based on their own experience.
Think College hosted the webinar on October 28, 2025.
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This template can be used to complete an application for CTP program approval. It includes a section to address each required component of a CTP program. This template was developed as a resource to accompany the online module developed by Think College with information and resources to assist programs to apply for CTP program approval status.
This Insight Brief is based on a research study by the authors that explored the admissions process and eligibility criteria for programs that support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The researchers used a national online survey and virtual interviews with postsecondary education program staff to learn about the skills, behaviors, and qualities most commonly valued during the admissions process. They also explored the steps and timeline of the admissions process.
As students with intellectual disability have been increasingly pursuing postsecondary education, they have also been increasingly pursuing inclusion in all aspects of postsecondary education, including Greek life. Students with intellectual disability should have access to Greek Life, using the same processes students without disability use to access these programs. This requires students and their supporters to embrace the dignity of risk.
